Buying a home in Weesperzijde, Amsterdam.
Weesperzijde is where you'll find canal houses and 1930s buildings as a buyer, many with original character though several need serious renovation work. Your neighbors are a mix of young families, creative types, and long-time residents who've been here for decades. The neighborhood sits perfectly if you want East Amsterdam's center without the chaos of De Pijp: Weesperplein covers your daily shopping, and you're a short walk from the Oost-Indisch Huis or the Amstel. Fair warning: it gets genuinely busy with cyclists and cars, and parking is tight.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Weesperzijde
Pros:
- Direct tram connection to Central Station via lines 7 and 10, no transfers needed
- Close to Albert Cuyp Market and De Pijp, but without the highest house prices of that neighbourhood
- Many 1930s buildings with original details, not over-renovated
- Weesperplein has cafés and restaurants, not a tourist trap
Cons:
- Amstel is loud and busy; houses across the street get significant traffic noise
- Little green space; you depend on Sarphatipark and have to travel further for larger parks
- Proximity to De Pijp means house prices here have risen sharply too
- Parking is difficult; many residents have no dedicated spot
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Amsterdam
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 125.74
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 745
- Residential burglary
- 28
- Theft
- 306
- Violence and threats
- 44
- Vandalism and public order
- 50
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through June 2026
What does Weesperzijde offer?
When you buy in Amsterdam, you're not just getting a house, you're joining a neighbourhood with its own rhythm. Most homes date from the 17th and 18th centuries, so expect narrow staircases, low ceilings, and windows overlooking canals or streets. Your neighbours are a mix: families rooted here for generations, young professionals, artists. Public transport works well, but most Amsterdammers simply cycle everywhere. What matters: it's busy, prices are steep, and you're paying for the location.
Buying agent in Weesperzijde
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Housing market Weesperzijde
The real estate market in Amsterdam shows notable activity. Homes sold this quarter reached 3,486, compared to 3,396 last quarter. The average transaction price this quarter was 658,000 euros, compared to 671,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter this quarter was 8,559 euros, compared to 8,625 euros last quarter. The average list price this quarter was 622,000 euros, compared to 629,000 euros last quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is 5% higher than last year, reflecting ongoing demand in the market.
Updated: June 2026
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